OLF youngsters happy to return for in-house Catechism

The 14-year-old learners, from the Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Brickfields, returned to physical classes on September 4 and there were many emotions displayed.

Sep 23, 2022


By Cynthia Fernandez

The 14-year-old learners, from the Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Brickfields, returned to physical classes on September 4 and there were many emotions displayed. “I was very excited to see my friends again after so long,” said one learner. Another expressed that he was happy because he enjoyed the physical classes and that it was way more fun coming back to the classroom. “I prepared my Bible and came into class hoping to see my friends again” said one eager 14-year-old. “I woke up early to get ready and was nervous and excited about seeing friends and teachers,” commented another learner.

Each learner brought their own contributions to their first in-person class activity, post-pandemic — cereal, dried fruits, chips, chocolate chips and mini pretzels. They put it all together for a fun trail mix. The catechist facilitated the thought that each one can contribute in their own way towards society, family, a cause, church or class. She also stressed on how, at times, we are reluctant to share our gifts and talents with the fear that we may not be accepted by others.

Sometimes we share only a part of it until we know that others like what we contribute. All learners were encouraged to give what they have and learn from experiences of sharing in a community. It was a fun and a memorable lesson for all present. When asked about their thoughts on online catechism classes during the pandemic, a learner said “Online class is very uncomfortable because of connection issues and we had to look at the computer screen.”

Another said “I truly appreciate the catechists who had put in a lot of effort to make the class a fun learning medium.” A learner also expressed concern about not being inperson for the classes.

Various replies were given, when asked about what they learned during the pandemic. One learner said, they learnt to be grateful for in-person Masses. Another said, “The pandemic was a great surprise for all of us. When it first started, it seemed like a miracle – a break from our daily routine, much appreciated by overworked people, including students of certain schools. As it went on for many months though, life got very boring stuck at home. I learned that the world was changing and we ought to adapt to both physical and online activities.” A reply from another learner was, “I learnt that you must take care of yourself and your loved ones.”

The parish prays that the learners will be able to live the experiences of their faith in their daily lives.

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